Scrypted vs CameraSpy for HomeKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrypted
This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.
- ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
- Remote live stream and recording access
- Real-time motion alerts
- Smart search for footage
- Multi-device synchronization
- User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!
CameraSpy for HomeKit
View multiple HomeKit cameras simultaneously in live or still image formats. Tap to enlarge and zoom, and control other HomeKit devices directly from the camera view. Unlock advanced features with an in-app purchase.
- Simultaneous live camera display
- Full-screen view with zoom
- Control HomeKit devices
- Customizable snapshot intervals
- Adjustable camera image size and scroll
- Support for various HomeKit device types
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Display several HomeKit cameras simultaneously as a live image or as a still image. Tap on a camera image to switch to full screen mode and zoom in. You can display and control your HomeKit devices under your camera images. If you want to display/control more than 1 HomeKit device, you need to unlock this feature with an in-app purchase. Options: - Snapshot update interval - Accent color - Size and scroll direction of your camera images - Automatically switch back from live to still image - Choosable device icons - Long press to activate device - iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS & macOS CameraSpy app Supported HomeKit devices: cameras, scenes, switches, dimmers, garage doors, locks, door/window sensors, window covers, temperature sensors (For unsupported devices, you can create scenes in the Home app to use them here)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrypted at none against CameraSpy for HomeKit's 1. Scrypted also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). CameraSpy for HomeKit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CameraSpy for HomeKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.
CameraSpy for HomeKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Scrypted's written reviews are positive against 0% of CameraSpy for HomeKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, CameraSpy for HomeKit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrypted | CameraSpy for HomeKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vysor, Inc. | Michael Lindinger |
Customer experience
Scrypted
CameraSpy for HomeKit
In-app purchases
Scrypted
No in-app purchases
CameraSpy for HomeKit
- Full app$8.99








